by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Middle-Belt Forum (MBF), Nigeria, has raised security alarms of alleged “impending attacks” planned by Fulani Ethnic Militia (FEM) in parts of Taraba State and Southern Kaduna, beginning from 23rd March 2026.
The body, in statement tagged, ‘Security Alert,’ strongly called on vulnerable communities in its member States of Plateau, Benue, Niger, Kwara, Kogi, Adamawa, and Gombe to heighten vigilance.
The statement, signed by the Forum’s spokesman, Mr. Luka Binniyat, on Monday in Kaduna stressed that recent similar incident testified the possibility of the attacks.
“The attention of MBF has been drawn to a trending security alert on social media of impending attacks by Fulani Ethnic Militia (FEM) in parts of Taraba State and Southern Kaduna,” adding “These areas are integral to the Middle-Belt, and we express deep concern.”
The statement added that, “While the MBF does not intend to escalate this warning into undue panic or anxiety, events in the past 24 hours in some parts of the Middle-Belt have made it necessary to urge all residents of the Middle-Belt to remain alert, vigilant, and united, in the face of credible threats.”
MBF further stated that available intelligence, according to reports, indicated that primary target areas in Taraba include the Chachangi-Yelwa axis and the Wukari-Takum Road corridor, with a possible attack window around Monday, 23 March 2026.
It added that, “In Southern Kaduna, Kajuru, Chikun, and Kachia LGAs remain vulnerable due to persistent attacks, invasions, and mass kidnappings of rural dwellers, lamenting that, “Unfortunately, there seems to be even more plans to further destabilize more rural communities in the areas, going by the security alert.
“However, these identified locations may not be the only targets; as such, threats could also serve as diversionary tactics.
“In view of this, the MBF called on all vulnerable communities across the Middle-Belt – including rural areas in Plateau, Benue, Niger, Kwara, and Kogi, Adamawa, Gombe States to heighten vigilance,” it stated.
While it advised communities to look out for unusual movements or gatherings of unfamiliar persons around communities, the Forum include sighting of armed herders or suspicious individuals near settlements.
Other things to lookout for, Forum stated, are increased motorcycle movements, especially in remote or connecting routes, sudden influx of cattle into deserted or contested farmlands and establishment of suspicious camps in nearby bushes or forests.
On what to do, it enjoined members to avoid isolated farming in distant or vulnerable areas at this time, travel in groups, particularly in high-risk locations.
“Activate community vigilance and early warning systems, report suspicious activities promptly to security agencies and local leaders, prepare safe evacuation plans for women, children, and the elderly, strengthen coordination with neighboring communities for rapid response,” were also listed on what to do.
The MBF called on security agencies to take these threats seriously and ensure sustained surveillance and proactive deployment across the identified and surrounding areas listed for attacks.